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Lupita Godinez not surprised to be heavy favorite for UFC debut vs. Jessica Penne

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:21:49 +0000

Unlike many UFC newcomers looking to make their debut on short notice, Lupita Godinez enters her first fight with the UFC as a heavy favorite. A former LFA women’s strawweight champion, Godinez (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is set to compete for the first time under the UFC banner this Saturday at UFC on ESPN 22 in Las Vegas. She’ll take on former UFC title challenger and Invicta FC champion Jessica Penne (12-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC) on the prelims. Many betting sites have Godinez close to a three-to-one favorite. The unbeaten prospect is not surprised she enters her UFC debut under these conditions.

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LFA champ Lupita Godinez signs with UFC, meets Jessica Penne on April 17

BAD MMA News — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:25:49 +0000

Newly signed UFC fighter Lupita Godinez will get a former title challenger in her octagon debut. Godinez (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) meets Jessica Penne (12-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 22, which takes place April 17 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking Thursday, but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Godinez, a 27-year-old Mexican fighter, is unbeaten in her pro MMA career. She won the strawweight title in her most recent outing when she beat Vanessa Demopoulos by majority decision at LFA 94. Penne, who originally was slated to face Hannah Goldy this past Saturday at UFC 260, will make her long-awaited return to the octagon.

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LFA champ Lupita Godinez stays ready for short-notice UFC call: ‘I know my time is coming’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:26:02 +0000

Lupita Godinez wants in. She wants her shot at the UFC, and she’s ready to step in the octagon whenever necessary. The LFA women’s strawweight champion is training and staying prepared in case the UFC comes calling in need of a short-notice replacement.

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New LFA champ Lupita Godinez hopes to get UFC call: ‘I feel ready, and I’ve proved it’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:08:37 +0000

Lupita Godinez wants a shot at the big leagues. The Mexican fighter hopes to get the UFC call now that she’s got gold around her waist. Godinez (5-0 MMA) won the LFA strawweight title last week at LFA 94, outpointing Vanessa Demopoulos (5-3 MMA) in a majority decision to win the title. The 27-year-old unbeaten prospect feels the UFC will soon come knocking following her most recent win. “I feel happy, all the work that my team and I are doing is showing,” Godinez said in Spanish on Hablemos MMA. “I’m very happy about the win and now I’m eagerly waiting for the call. I feel like that call should be on its way and that’s what I’m hoping for and what I have in mind.” Related 'Inside LFA with Ron Kruck:' Assessing the next wave of strawweight talent LFA 94 results: Lupita Godinez claims title from Vanessa Demopoulos in bloody affair Godinez, who lives and trains out of Vancouver, Canada, feels she’s game to compete among the best strawweights in the world. Not only does she feel UFC ready, but she feels confident enough to take on ranked opposition

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Hablemos MMA EXTRA: Entrevista con Lupita Godinez

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 16:13:15 +0000

(Editor’s note: Hablemos MMA is MMA Junkie’s weekly Spanish-language podcast hosted by reporter Danny Segura. New episodes are released every Monday on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and more of your favorite podcasting platforms. You can also stream or download the latest episode above.) En este episodio de Hablemos MMA extra, Danny Segura entrevista a Lupita Godinez acerca de su victoria por el título de peso paja de LFA la semana pasada, la posibilidad de ser firmada por UFC, como comenzó su carrera, y mucho más.

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‘Inside LFA with Ron Kruck:’ Assessing the next wave of strawweight talent

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:38:58 +0000

“Inside LFA with Ron Kruck” is LFA’s weekly look at prior and upcoming fights, as well as the latest news and notes within the promotion, and you can watch Episode 21 in the video above. WHAT’S COVERED: A look back at the grueling main event at LFA 94 as Lupita Godinez edged Vanessa Demopoulos on the scorecards to capture the LFA women’s strawweight title after five punishing rounds. Assessing the women’s strawweight contenders vying for a shot at Godinez’s title in the months ahead, including Sam Hughes, Tabatha Ricci, Flore Hani, and Loveth Young. LFA alums Miles Johns, Adrian Yanez, Alexander Hernandez and Kevin Holland pick up post-fight bonuses at UFC on ESPN+ 39. Former LFA interim featherweight champ captures ONE featherweight title at ONE Championship 118

MMA Junkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for October: A catchweight scrap

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:03:46 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from October 2020: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Fight of the Month” award for October. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice.

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LFA 94 results: Lupita Godinez claims title from Vanessa Demopoulos in bloody affair

BAD MMA News — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:32:21 +0000

Lupita Godinez was en route to claiming the LFA strawweight title from Vanessa Demopoulos in a lopsided manner on Friday at LFA 94. She ultimately got the job done, but the champion didn’t give up the strap easily. Godinez (5-0) dished out some absolutely brutal power-punches, cut her opponent’s face in multiple areas and showed a general striking dominance. Demopoulos (5-3) staged a late rally, though, and inflicted enough damage to convince one judge to score it a draw. The other two saw it in the challenger’s favor, and Godinez earned the majority draw by scores of 49-46, 48-47 and 47-47.

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10 female fighters you can expect to see on Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:38:49 +0000

Dana White’s Contender Series has become a focal point for fighters on the regional scene. Since its inception in 2017, the UFC Fight Pass-turned-ESPN+ summer original removed some of the guesswork for up-and-comers trying to make it big. With UFC president Dana White and matchmakers Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby cageside, the stakes are high. Have an impressive, exciting win on the show, and you’re in. Rumored for a late-June start date, DWCS Season 4 is almost here

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